The first focus of this thesis is to solve a stochastic convex minimization problem over an arbitrary family of nonempty, closed and convex sets. The problem has random features. Gradient or subgradient of objective function ...

With increasing proportion of windpower, an important concern is that of maintaining the reliability of the electric grid in the face of higher supply-side volatility. In this paper, we examine the role of risk-based ...

It is estimated that there are over 2 million manual wheelchair users in the United States. Up to 70% of manual wheelchair users report upper limb pain, which is mainly manifested in the shoulder and wrist. Shoulder pain ...

Stochastic approximation (SA) methods, first proposed by Robbins and Monro in 1951 for root- finding problems, have been widely used in the literature to solve problems arising from stochastic convex optimization, stochastic ...

Next-generation aviation security systems need not merely be makeshift political solutions for mending complex problems; they can be the result of modeling, analysis, and planning. This dissertation pro-actively aims to ...

As a result, the purpose of the research in this dissertation is not only to study strategic technology planning within a single firm, but also to explore strategic technology planning between firms that work together in ...

Strategic objectives in modern discrete-part manufacturing are shifting from the previously sought economies of scale to the so called economies of scope, where emphasis is placed on product variety and customization, as ...

Over the past decade, examples have become the cornerstone of the design process. In essence, designers are no longer developing ideas from scratch, but instead designing through the synthesis of pre-existing design ideas. ...

The emergence of computer technology has had profound implications for instruction. Early efforts consisted of practical instructional tools designed around classroom needs and focused on the transmission or delivery of ...

This work presents control techniques to teleoperate Differential Drive Mobile Robots (DDMRs) over constant time delay with force feedback. Teleoperation of a single and multiple robots is considered. In the case of ...